~Nataliya~



My Brothers
They had eyes dark as night, my brothers,
As if cut in black diamond

They had moon-woven hair, my brothers,
Glistening blue in endless mist

And teeth like wolves' teeth, my brothers,
Joyous teeth clenched tight on their hungers

The voice they had, borne it was from the stars,
Fascinating and misunderstood

The hands they had, fearsome hands, my brothers,
And the world was drunk at their fingertips

Gone are they on all the paths, my brothers,
They were warm like fire, and fresh like the wind

Let me touch your hair your brow your lips,
Scrutinize the palms of your hands

I'm only searching for my brothers everywhere around,
To live is to know how to love

Gone they are on all the paths, my brothers,
But in every mirror, I find them again!

by Tchalai






"My name is Nataliya and I am Rromani. What is a Rromani you ask..well you gadje call us 'Gypsies'. I am the last known descendant of my clan; born free and ever to remain so. I travel alot..like thats a suprise. I'm a painter, traveling the world around to make my art..pictures that capture the true souls of my subjects. My pictures dont just lie flat on a page..they speak to people..."

"Perhaps you've seen some of my work, did it speak to you? Did you feel a stirring there within the picture? Well thats my work, my art, my trade and my world. Question is how long will I be here and how far down will my touch reach into your soul...dare to find out?"